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CHAPTER. Xxx.
THE BATTLE or THE PASS.

1t was on the third morning after this Incl
dent of the map that Sir Henry and started.
With the exception of a small guard, oil the
great host had moved on the night before
leaving the browning City very silent and
empty. Indeed, it was found impossible to
leave any garrison, with the exception of o
PEI sonal guard for Nyleptha and about 200
men who from sickness or one cause or an
other were unable TO proceed with the army !;
but as the place was practically impregnable,
and us our enemy was in front and not behind
us, this did not so much matter
Good and Umslopogaas had gone on with
the army, but Nyleptha accompanied Sir
Henry and myself to the city gates, riding
magnificent white horse called Daylight,
which was supposed to be the feetest and
most enduring animal in Zu-Vendis. Her
face bore traces of recent weeping, but there
were no tears in her eyes now, indeed she was
bearing up bravely against what must have
been bitter trial to her. At the gate she
refined in her horse ana babe us farewell On
the previous day she had reviewed and ad-
dressed the officers of the great army, speak
ing to them such high, eloquent words and
expressing so complete confidence in their
valor and in their ultimate victory that she
quite carried their hearts away, and as she
rode from rank to rank they cheered her till
the ground shook. And now today the same
mood seemed to be on her.
"Fare thee well. Macumazahnln she said
"Remember, trust TO thy wits, which are as
a needle to spear handle compared to those
of my people, to save us from Sorais. / know
that thou wilt do thy duty"
bowed and explained to her my horror of
fiohtinp and my fear lest shOuld IOsa my
head, at which she laughed gently and turned
to Curtis.
"Fare thee well, my lordl" she said. "Come
back with victory, and as a king, or on thy
soldiers spears"
Sir Henry said nothing, but turned his
horse to 20; perhaps be had bit CT lump
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Mexican War Veteran.

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Capturing a Desperate PuaiIist.

IsHpEMING, MICH, September 10.
Billy MmLean. a pugilist and DIES.
perado, broke Jail at st. Ignace on
the End inst, when reward of $3.50
was offered for his capture. He fled
to Cooks Mill, near Two Hearted
river, and from there escaped to
Canada, at Sault Ste Marie. by a
towboat. Saturday night he visit
ed saloon Mt the American Sault,
and was met by Sheriff Mckenzie,
who attempted to arrest him. The
sheriff wa badly cut and kicked.
Officers Freeks and Ellis went to the
shrrifi's assistance, and after des-
peralc struggle Mclean was placed
in Jail. Before morning Mclean
broke lis handouts and the iron ven-
tilator pipe in his cell and dug out
Of Jail. He was ,aplured again by a
party and was heavily ironed.
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Ann Offers Trial.
THE YOUNG WEST VIRGINIA WOMAN
CHANGED WITH KILLING HER LOVER.


CHARGED WITH KILLING HER LOVER.
RoMNEY. w. VA. September 3D.
The trial of Ann +. Otfner, q young
unmarried woman, twcnty-nine yeats
old. of fine personal appearance and
very respectable family, for the Kill
ing of her parsmour, Benjamin
Brooks, near the residence Of her
father, Reuben Ofrner, three miles
east of this place, on the morning of
Sunday, August /, 1856, was begun
in the Circuit Court here TO day.
Judge James d. Armstrong pre-.
sided.
Brooks was about thirty-five years
Of age, and rather good-looking: He
came here from Stsunton, Va, where
it was said he had wife and several
children. He made his living by
working as farm hand, q good part
Of the time for Mr.. Offner. He was
generally considered rather hard
character. This trial was begun
last May, but, as the court and two
of the prisoners counsel were taken
i'll on the third day of the trial, it
was continued till this term.
The first witness called by the
prosecution was Luther A. Heatwole.
He testified that while at Sunday
School in Ebenezer Church, about
three miles east of Romney, on the
first Sunday of August, 1886, he
heard that Benjamin Brooks body
had been found in one of Mr.. Others
fields, about three-fourths of mile
from the church. He went there
saw Brooks dead body near the top
of hill, in a large field near the
edge of q pine thicket. The body
was lying on its back, with the head
down hill. Brooks had been shot
in the head. Witness saw fresh
horse tracks near the body, also
some sticks of candy A very heav,
rain fell while he and others were ex.
aminiug the ground around the scene
of the tragedy. About nineteen
yards from where the body was ~
ing, back in the thicket, was an i'm
preston on the ground, which ap-
peared to have made by some one
lying down. From other marks on
the ground it was thought that
Brooks and the woman had been sit
ting or lying there before he was
killed.
Meberry Sanders visited the scene
of the murder about noon on the
same Sunday. He noticed that
Brooks had been shot in the left
temple. This witness testimon.
was principally about the tracks,
marks, &c. found near Brooks body.
Peter Bowman testified that III
was going across others field on the
morning Of the murder, when he
heard pistol shot in thicket near
by, and presently saw Ann Otlner
ride out of the bushes. She stor
ped wnen she saw. him, then turned
and rode on towards her father $
house. She was riding fast. Wit
ness did not see any COWS IN the
field.
Miss Susan DOMAIN, who was in
others field with Mr.. Bowman ~
the morning of the tragedy, when
the report Of a revolver was heard
in the thicket. saw Ann Ofner rid
ing out Of the bushes 1t was $50
a. m, and it was five or ten minute
after the firing before Ann appeared
on the scene. Bowman said it was
IL A. M. when he saw Ann coming
out Of the thicket, and it was only
about half minute after he heard
the report.
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The cereal crops Of the Province
this Year. as shown by the estimates
Of tIe Bureau Vt Industries, aSe de-
Ct ! Il below the average of the last
hye / srs. rae wheat. Sall and
sprnl, j. - 100000 bushels less
thar tn average, the barley 2,000,-
o0J les.
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Wheat running from sixty to sis :
ty-four pounds to the bushel is not :
ing uncommon in Colorado this yea.
The yield per acre may be atriae be-
low previous records, but the quality.
is the equal, if not the superior Of
any grain grown in the world.
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The value of hen manure from a
single bird for one year has been es-
timatei III fifteen cents. At this
rate ;le total valu Of the manure
from IA tte poultry in the country
in ls>v Mold be sl9,000.000. The
total value the fertilizers manu-
factured during the same year was
1855 u.
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in his throat One gets over it afterwards,
but these sort OF partings are trying whea one
has only been married q week.
Here added Nyleptta, will greet We
when We return in triumph And now, my
lords, once more FAREWELL"
Then we rode on, but when we had gone
$50 yards or so, we turned and perceived her
Hill sitting on her horse at the same spot.
and looking cut after US beneath her hand,
and that was the last we saw Of her. About
a mile farther on. however, we heard gallop-
ing behind us, and looking round, saw
mounted soldier coming toward us, leading
Nyleptha's matchless steed, Daylight
The Labor enquirer., 1887-07-23

The celebrated stiff hats from the Co.
operative Hat Company Just received at
Clayton's.
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BoYoorT-Armou's Canned Goods Q
Chicago.
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Editor Labor Enquirer
CoagADE: i have studied Socialism for
fifteen years, though ] have never seen n
card, so excuse me for calling you com
rade. | see that you want facts concern
ing the order, and that Neasham's dis
tric,, 81 wants You expelled.
sympathize with you in your fight
against the trimmers and traitors that
have got on the quarterback of the labor
movement and are trying to make them
selves valuable to our capitalist oppress-
ors.
There can be no reform if everything
is all right now, nor would it be reform
to oust the present tyrants and kings for
the sake of having new ones in the shape
of Powderly and his labor lords.
The fight is between the present system
and Socialism and anyone who denies il is
either a coward or fool
NOTES.
Robert Bennett. state NJ. ". Of Illinois,
Isl Powderly man. Last fall he support
cd 20" railroad attorney for congress
against the recommendations of the egis-
latiyc COMMITTEES. After election he paid
OF mortgage on his house.
Richard Griilith's (of Chicago. G. W. F.
word goes farther with the general execu.
tive board than the combined voice of
district a and 81. His record as organ.
i1er and chief officer of the st. Crispins
seems to have been forgotten. Never in
the history of unionsm was there so COM
pletc a failure as he and his secretary.
Litchman made of this society.
James Sovereign. who styles himself
the sovereign of the Iowa labor move
men'' succeeded in manipulating the
state convention against General Weaver.
VI course republican Doodle will reward
him-his brother" knights will get two
years more of four.inch screens to catch
the coal they dig.
Those knights, who are trying to get to
the front of the present system and be
robbers, will have to be sent to the rear or
the workers will find that they are deeper
in the mire than before they followed
these self-appointed leaders.
GxSEsEo, III.
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BoYcoTT-John d. Spreokle's Sugar CT
San Francisco.
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FROM sINAL0A.
Letter 0iving the Exact Present State
Of AHhtrs.

Editor Labor Enquirer.
Topolobampo is now passing through
the most critical period in its history, this
being our first sumper in Mexico, and
not yet being acclimated we are feeling
the change which is rather trying to us at
present. Our people have been suffering
for want of suitable provisions Of late.
Living hard and working hard is rather
discouraging to the weak. The ther-
mometer has never registered moro than
90 in the shade and old residents say that
May is the hottest month in the year; If
so we shall come out all right. The rainy
season is yet to come and we have no
knowledge what this is to be; this one
thing we know, that our houses are
not yet waterproof, but If 1t comes to
the worst we can do as the natives do, go
outside until the storm is over.
A good many are leaving us for the
North as the fun of the thing is now over,
and they are convinced that they were
not made for pioneers. 1t would have
been better If they had found this out be-
fore they came down here. Some of them
feel mad because we do not want to go,
too; but this, like the United States, is
free country and every one can please
himself as his inclinations dictate. Be-
fore the summer is over probably we shall
lose most Of our useless material, but do
not understand me to say that all that go
belong to this class. Some good men are
returning North whom We are sors to
lose, but who have lost their grip and are
passing under a cloud-an eclipse of
faith, as the theologians say-but this was
to be expected from the first The Amer
lean is something like the Hibernian, of
aroving disposition and to be found every
where. But to work on credit is so for
eign to the American disposition that it is
no wonder few break down in the at
tempt.
Most of our disasters, l am sorry to say,
have been brought about by the imbecile
action of our director, who has now left
the colony to practice medicine on the
MeIicans, poor things. He came very
near swamping the colony, he spent the
company's money so lavishly buying
mills bad -four, etc, making contracts
that would not hold water and putting the
company to thousands of dollars of ex-
pense; but | forbear.
Our leader, A. X. Owen, laid the foun-
dations broad and deep-upon concrete
every inch. The master builders of inte-
grail cooperation laid the plan upon which
will arise the fairest temple of freedom
and industry the world has ever seen. We
studied the question from Maine to Puget
Sound, and all pronounced this the most
hopeful way to freedom for the wage
worker that had ever been presented to
humanity; so much so that we were over
run with weak people and women with
children, for whom the strong would have
to labor for years; and this before one
grain of seed could be sown or one fruit
tree planted or house erected TO shelter
them from the weather. No wonder that
some of the workers become discouraged
and return rather than toll on and feed
so many useless people.
But, integral cooperation will live and
prosper when we are dead and gone.
THOMAS YouNG.
TopoLouAMpo Ray JUNE l6 1887
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VISITING CARDS.
ElRan h Owen, Sixteenth Street, eppo'
site Daniels 4 Fisher. go lmly
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BoYcorT-J. Lusk's Canned Fruits Of
Francisco.
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CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca
tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affec-
tions, also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative
duty to make 1t known to his suffering fel-
lows Actuated by this motive and a desire
to relieve human suffering, will send free
OF charge, to all who desire 1t, this recipe, in
German, French or English, with full direc-
tions for preparing and using. Sent by mai
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper
W. A. MOVES, l49 Powers Block, Rochester
New York. cow
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H0ITcan live at home, and make more
VIII money at work for us, than at any
thing else in this world. Capital
OOnot needed; you are started free.
Both sexes; all ages. Anyone can do the
work. Large earnings sure from first start.
Costly outfit and terms free. Better not de-
lay. Costs you nothing to send us your ad-
do so at ono. H. HALLETr 4 CO., Port
land, Maine. 4S-53t
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The largest store.
The largest stock.
The latest styles.
And the lowest prices in mems and boys
hats and caps at I. s. Clayton's, 2S5 and
2851a Fifteenth street.
N. B.-Until further notice my store will
be closed on Sundays.
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OF Interest.

ToroLouAMpo BAY, JUNE l6, 1887.
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a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness. early
decay. loss OF manhood. Sc., will send a recipe
that twill cure you. FREE OF CHARGE This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH T. ISMAS. Station D, Neg York City
The Labor enquirer., 1887-07-23

Why Is 1t that those who produce the silks,
the satins. the broadcloths may not weal
them?
The Labor enquirer., 1887-07-23
WEDDING CARDS.
EIgan 4 Owens, Sixtesnthlgtrsse, spps.
s1ts Oanisls 4 Fisher. ~ I'm 1y

He that will not est neither can hs WORK;
and the finest and cheapest goods for work
ers are found at Payne Bingham's, No. LOT
Holiday street. "A
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Fathers Langlois and Healy make
their own police i'm and around the
church during service. and keep the
loafers away. This is right, the front of
the church is not 4 place for the discus
sion of politics, races, balls &c, and
general meeting place for dead beats.
A lamp will soon be placed at each
end of the bridge, and to be attended to
by the bridge keeper. This is a good
idea, and we would like to see one OF
those lamps at every street corner. Let
the merchants and business men Of this
town display little more energy and
enterprise and place lamp in front OF
their business places.
The correspondent of the Times-Dem-
ocrat put down the meeting held at Mr..
Thibodeaux Store at 400 persons, when
there were by actual count l54, and says
st. Martin will fall in line with Catahoula
and send solid delegation in favor of
Gov. McEnery.
If they can make 400 out of 15i, we give
it up, but not until we can see by what
method it is done. Cheek! Oh, cheek
they have.
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The Militia.

Ae we stated in our last issue, a mill
tia company is being organized by gen
tlemen OF the highest standing in this
community.
We are of the opinion that a militia
company is a necessity in every town or
parish, not as bulldOzing concern or
with the purpose Of intimidation, but for
the protection Of the rights of every citi-
zen of the state.
We have conversed with prominent ci-
tizens and planters and they favor the
organization Of the militia, and they
propose to give it moral and substantial
support for the equipment of the COM
pany. 1t is for the benefit and protec-
tiOn Of the people and we earnestly re-
quest them to give the boys all the assis-
tance they possibly can, and they will
soon be proud of our soldier boys.
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The Western Settlers Choo-
sen Specific.

With every advance Of emigration into
the far West, new demand is treated
for HOstetter's Stomach Bitters. Newly
peopled regions are frequently less salu-
brious than older settled localities, on
account of the miasma which rises from
recently cleared land, particularly along
the banks of rivers that are subject to
freshets. The agricultural or mining
emigrant soon learns, when he does not
already know. that the Bitters afford the
only sure protection against malaria and
those disorders Of the stomach, liver and
bowels, to which climate changes, expo
sure, and unacustOmed or unhealthy
water or diet subject him. Consequently.
he places an estimate upon this great
household specific and preventive COM
mensurate with its intrinsic merits, and
is careful to keep on hand restorative
and promoter Of health so implicitly to
be relied upon in time of need.
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Local Lights.

B. Audibert is in love with the belle
Of Anderson.
The planters are having most favO-
rable weather, and are busily engaged
saving their large and abundant crops.
Holland & McMahon's worlds circus
and menagery will exhibit here on Fri
day the 25th. instant. The boys are
happy.
Catahoula gives to Gov. McEncry Z
delegates, and East Feliciana gives 10
to Gen. Nichols, The 3 delegates of
Grant are contested.
The supporters of Gov. McEnery are
on the alert, and are beating the cam
paign with the hope of carrying the con-
vention. This will not be very easy
friends.
Oh! how sweet. The Belle of Ander-
son Whiskey.
Remember, Nichols men, that the
vote of every one of you will be needed
at the convention at BreauX Bridge, Oh
the 4th. of December.
Post-Oliice inspector NJ. A. Fisher un-
expectedly called at the post Office here
last week, and Immediately commenced
the examination of the books and ac-
counts, and found everything in first
class order.
The McEnery people Of this parish
are so little accustomed to big crowds OF
people that one of them estimated the
attendance at their meeting at Thibo-
deauX store last Sunday to $50 persons,
when there where in reality not over 200
DIR. DrOmgOOle'S English Female Bit.
ters is not beverage but powerful ute
rine tonic. and regulator adapted to Tie
complaints and troubles to which the Ia
dies of the south are SO liable.
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A Nichols Club.

Ameeting was called at Z O'Clock Sa-
turday evening, the 18th. inst, at NJ.
III. llebert's ball room, to organize a Nj
chOlls club. There were over 40 voters
present. Judge G. III. Mouton was ap-
pointed temporary chairman: Mr.. Numa
Babin, Vice President; and Mr.. Castillo
Secretary.
MIR. Mouton explained the object of the
meeting, and a Nichols Campaign Club
was then organized by electing Mr..
Henry Hebert President of the club and
NJ. Hebert Vice-Presidcnt and Onezime
Thibodeaux Secretary.
After the organization of the club. Mr..
Julien Mouton, of Lafayette, who had
accompanied his father to the meeting,
was invited to address the club. which
he did in french, aud with credit to him.
self.
Judge C.. III. MOuton was then called
upon to address the assembly, and did
SO. His addess was eloquent and forci-
bic.
The club then adjourned to meet again
for business on SUNDAY the 27tn inst. at
tbe'samc place.
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The First Communion.

Thursday morning at about o'clock
141 children marched professionally
from the Convent of Mercy to the Church
where at the hands OF the good Fathers,
they received their first communion.
The procession of the children under
the charge and tender care Of the good
Sisters presented most lovely and inter-
esting sight.
At the church the brilliant and i'm
posing ceremonies were performed by
Father Healy assisted by Fathers Lam
glois, Coughlan, Lavacrie and Noise.
The ceremonies were attended by near
ly &c . people, and owing to the good
management of Father LanglOiS and the
good Sisters, good and perfect order pre-
vailed.
Although the face of our loved and ve-
nerable Father Jan was mis-. ed by the pa .
ishiOners, it was source Of satisfaction
to them to see and appreciate the father
ly and tender care Of Fathers Langlois
and Healy to the children who were en-
erusted to their care.
The day was grand one for the happy
little children and they will keep in their
pure little hearts sweet and long re-
membrance of the good Fathers and Ct
the good Sisters who devoted so much
time for their happiness.